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Lesotho fears Trump shake-up could tear threadbare economy
Maseru (Lesotho) (AFP) - In a sweltering factory in Lesotho, rows of workers hunch over thrumming sewing machines churning out...
Japan warns of ‘significant impact’ from US tariffs
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's government warned Thursday of a "significant impact" on its economic ties with the United States and...
Chile rocked by clashes over fishing quotas
Valparaíso (Chile) (AFP) - Chilean police fired tear gas and water cannon Wednesday as they battled with hundreds of fishermen...
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation...
Trump tariffs could push up inflation: senior Fed official
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's tariff plans could increase inflation by as much as 1. 2 percentage points...
Trump set to announce tariffs on auto imports
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, the White House said, in a...
White House says Trump to announce auto tariffs Wednesday
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports to the country Wednesday, the White House...
Sweden to boost defence spending $30 bn over a decade
Stockholm (AFP) - Sweden will increase defence spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the...
US may miss out on green tech boom: Germany
Berlin (AFP) - Europe must seize on the "huge economic opportunities" offered by the green technology boom, Germany said Wednesday...
ECB’s digital euro sparks flurry of online misinformation
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde's recent remarks on a "digital euro" prompted a fresh wave...
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